Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Fieldbus Devices",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Device coupler confirms short-circuit capabilities from
Moore Industries International, which we summarised at the time by saying "Trunkguard continued to operate and maintain communications with DeltaV after multiple short circuits on spurs, temperatures from -40 to 70C, and operation at upper and lower
voltage limits".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Single universal tool simplifies field work from
Emerson Process Management: "Emerson Process Management's 375 Field Communicator enables configuration, calibration and troubleshooting of more than 1000 Hart and Foundation fieldbus devices from 124 manufacturers".
In February 2007, we covered the news from MTL Instruments Group
concerning its 9311-FB
- take a look at Increased safety for Fieldbus barrier wiring hub
which says: "MTL is launching second generation Fieldbus Barrier with improved performance".
Take a look also at the news release from MTL Instruments Group, Barrier provides intrinsically safe connections,
as well as Power plant to feature Foundation fieldbus from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water,
and Diagnostics are key to fieldbus adoption from Profibus Group.
See also:
Introduction to fieldbus online
(October 2006)
Moore Industries has published a free, downloadable white paper titled 'Introduction to fieldbus'
Couplers cut the cost of Zone 1 and 2 control
(October 2006)
Fieldbus device couplers are designed for applications in hazardous areas
Fieldbus devices put to the test
(August 2006)
A new test kit version provides enhanced capabilities for development and testing of Foundation Class 42c HSE field and linking devices
Short-circuit protection couplers
(July 2006)
Trunkguard device couplers provide short-circuit protection for Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus PA devices
Ultra compact IP-Link extension box
(July 2006)
A new, ultra compact IP-Link extension box is now exclusively available in the UK from Hayes Control Systems, to complement its existing range of fieldbus devices
EDDL extensions to enhance fieldbus devices
(July 2006)
Enhancements to the international standard Electronic Device Description Language will boost the functionality of Hart and Foundation fieldbus devices to drive richer graphical user interfaces
Fieldbus wiring hubs give 25% capacity boost
(June 2006)
MTL-Relcom has launched four 12-port versions of the best-selling Megablock wiring hub for use in modern fieldbus networks
New fieldbus wiring hubs give 25% capacity boost
(June 2006)
MTL-Relcom has launched four 12-port versions of the best-selling Megablock wiring hub for use in modern fieldbus networks
Alliance targets process industry demands
(May 2006)
The Fieldbus Foundation has set up a liaison relationship with Working Group 2.6 'Fieldbus' of NAMUR, the international process industries' end user group based in Germany
Field communicator passes the test
(April 2006)
The 375 Field Communicator has successfully completed the Fieldbus Foundation's Host Interoperability Support Test
FieldConnex Fieldbus Power Hub wins award
(April 2006)
Pepperl+Fuchs recently received the 'Technical Innovation of the Year' award at the prestigious 2006 HazardEx awards ceremony for its innovative FieldConnex Fieldbus Power Hub
Fieldbus interoperability test kit updated
(March 2006)
Test kit updated with additional functionality enabling the testing of Foundation Fieldbus devices using current Device Description (DD) v5.0 files
Fieldbus approved for safety instrumented systems
(January 2006)
TUV Anlagentechnik, Automation, Software and Information Technology has granted Protocol Type Approval for the Fieldbus Foundation Safety Instrumented Systems specifications
Upgraded diagnostics improve plant availability
(November 2005)
Emerson Process Management announces Version 7.0 of its AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager, a core application that powers the predictive capability of PlantWeb digital plant architecture
Fieldbus interface is new Foundation
(August 2005)
Designed for users in facilities without fieldbus I/O, the Rosemount FIM enables installation of Foundation fieldbus devices with any host system
Kit checks fieldbus devices for compliance
(August 2005)
The Fieldbus Foundation has released an enhanced new version of its interoperability test kit
Workshop covers development of fieldbus devices
(July 2005)
'Fieldbus development for project managers' is a comprehensive workshop covering all phases of the engineering development process for Foundation fieldbus devices
Workshop gets to grips with device descriptions
(July 2005)
The Fieldbus Foundation is offering a comprehensive workshop helping Foundation fieldbus device and system developers leverage new Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) extensions
Asset management leverages new EDDL specs
(June 2005)
Emerson Process Management has announced that its industry-leading asset management applications and tools will make full use of the enhancements to the Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL)
Showpiece plant flies flag for Foundation
(May 2005)
The Fieldbus Foundation recently demonstrated the full implementation of its open, integrated Foundation fieldbus architecture at the ISP 1, 4-butanediol plant in Lima, Ohio
Common Industrial Protocol gathers pace
(April 2005)
ODVA and the FDT Joint Interest Group have agreed on joint activities with the aim of incorporating FDT technologies into software tools that support networks built on the Common Industrial Protocol
Asset management software upgraded
(April 2005)
Asset Manager Release 310 is the first release developed in conjunction with Honeywell PKS Advantage Programme participants
Portable communicator supports more devices
(January 2005)
The 375 Field Communicator now supports 82 additional Foundation fieldbus devices and 50 more Hart instruments for maintenance purposes
BP to demo novel fieldbus developments
(January 2005)
BP Chemicals is to host a field demonstration of Foundation fieldbus High Speed Ethernet (HSE) and Flexible Function Block (FFB) technology at its Lima, Ohio, USA, 1,4-butanediol (BDO) plant
Assembly features end-user-oriented programme
(January 2005)
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced the agenda for its 2005 General Assembly, to be held on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th February 2005, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Vienna, Austria
German auto makers endorse Profinet standard
(December 2004)
Four major German automotive companies have agreed to back the Profinet industrial Ethernet standard
Modular power supply feeds Fieldbus devices
(November 2004)
Pepperl+Fuchs is introducing the FieldConnex Fieldbus Power Hub (FPH), the latest component-level solution to its popular FieldConnex fieldbus installation system
Intelligent instrumentation engineering explained
(June 2004)
Intergraph INtools, the de facto world standard for intelligent instrumentation engineering, will be presented by Frank Joop, of Intergraph Process, Power and Marine at the ME Conference this month
Foundation technology to feature at Interkama
(March 2004)
The Fieldbus Foundation and Hannover Messe are planning a major exhibition of Foundation technology and applications experience at the forthcoming Interkama 2004 International Trade Fair
Contract connects monster fieldbus project
(February 2004)
MTL-Relcom has been awarded the contract to supply FPS fieldbus power conditioners and 10-way Megablock wiring hubs to the Nanhai project in China
Standards groups to expand DDL technology
(February 2004)
Emerson Process Management is collaborating with members of leading global standards groups to enhance Device Description Language (DDL) technology
Foundation fieldbus devices link with legacy hosts
(December 2003)
The new Rosemount Model 3420 Fieldbus interface module provides an interface between Foundation fieldbus devices and any host monitoring/control system with Modbus RTU capability
Transmitters tackle critical level measurement
(December 2003)
Rosemount 3051S transmitters are tackling a difficult level-measurement application at the Sandoz pharmaceutical plant at Kundl, Austria
Kit speeds fieldbus products to registration
(November 2003)
The Fieldbus Foundation has released its new ITK interoperability testing kit automation tool